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Staff Systems Engineer, Electric Propulsion

Archer · San Jose, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $160,000 - $220,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Archer's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
93% of Archer's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Archer
high
156 stale, 5 reposted of 158 open
Hiring momentum
226 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

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About this role

As a Staff Systems Engineer for Electric Propulsion, you will be responsible for managing ARP4754A-compliant requirements across various engineering disciplines, including electrical, mechanical, and software. Your role involves authoring requirements for propulsion hardware and embedded software, leading cross-functional problem resolution, and ensuring flight readiness through rigorous testing and documentation. You will also coordinate with multiple teams to define specifications and manage the certification process for propulsion systems.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering; MS preferred
  • 8+ years of systems engineering on aviation-certified or certification-bound programs
  • Demonstrated experience authoring and owning a large requirements baseline in Polarion, DOORS, Jama, or equivalent
  • Experience leading cross-functional engineering problem resolution forums
  • Deep working knowledge of DO-178C and/or DO-254
  • Familiarity with vehicle or aircraft communication protocols

Nice to have

  • eVTOL, Part 23, or Part 33 type certification experience
  • Systems-level familiarity with electric propulsion including power electronics, motor control, and mechanical drivetrain
  • HIL/SIL experience for integrated motor controller or powertrain software verification

What you get

  • Base pay between $160,000 - $220,000
  • Pay-for-performance culture
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusivity
  • Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities

Worth weighing

  • No specific information on work-life balance or remote work options
  • High level of responsibility and pressure associated with certification schedules
  • Role requires extensive experience and may be demanding for less experienced candidates

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Listed by Archer on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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